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Emma (1996)
starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, James Cosmo, Greta Scacchi, Alan Cumming, Denys Hawthorne
directed by: Douglas McGrath

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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781558905733
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, NTSC
ISBN: 1558905731
Label: Miramax
Manufacturer: Miramax
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Miramax
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 05, 1999
Running Time: 121 minutes
Sales Rank: 274
Studio: Miramax
Theatrical Release Date: August 02, 1996

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Editorial Review:

Description:
This delightfully fun and lighthearted comedy is based on the story that inspired the hit movie CLUELESS! Dazzling Gwyneth Paltrow (SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS) shines as EMMA, a mischievous young beauty who sets up her single friends. Funny thing is ... she's not very good at it! So when Emma tries to find a man for Harriet (Toni Collette -- THE SIXTH SENSE, ABOUT A BOY), she makes a hilariously tangled mess of everyone's lives. You'll enjoy all the comic confusion ... until Emma herself falls in love, finally freeing everyone from her outrageously misguided attempts at matchmaking.

Amazon.com:
Most people didn't mind Gwyneth Paltrow's English accent in this charming, 1996 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel (which also inspired Clueless). But even if it doesn't sound quite right to you, there are plenty of authentic and wonderful Brit thespians in this film by screenwriter-turned-director Douglas McGrath (co-author of Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway), including Juliet Stevenson (Truly Madly Deeply), Alan Cumming (Buddy), Phyllida Law (Much Ado About Nothing), Ewan McGregor (the Scots star of Trainspotting), and Sophie Thompson, outstanding and finally heartbreaking as the chattering Miss Bates. Paltrow plays Austen's benign busybody, Emma Woodhouse--so busy trying to arrange the lives of others that she is sidestepping her own. McGrath brings a kind of pretty and light touch to the production, his best move the wise delegation of creative authority to the actors themselves. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Very good movie
I'd like to say first that I am not an Austen fan. I generally don't like the movies made about her books, nor do I like her books. However, this movie was cute. I would assume that is because it doesn't catch the essence of Austen's works like some people say it doesn't, and since that very essence is what I don't like, I loved this movie. If you're really into Austen books, try the other version (I haven't seen it, so I can't recommend it more than that), but if you're just looking for a good, ... Read More

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- Pleased
The DVD was received in excellent condition. I would recommend future purchases from this seller! Thank you!

Rating:

- Gwyneth is great!
Wonderful movie! I highly recommend you read Jane Austen's book EMMA first. Gwyneth gives a geat performance as Emma.If you are a Jane Austen fan, you will love this movie!

Rating:

- Love It!
My favorite Jane Austin movie. I've watched it over and over again. Paltrow does a fabulous job blending coy with intelligence.

Rating:

- EMMA by Jane Austen
Who could not love Gwyneth Paltrow's performance in this version of Emma??? She is beyond 5 stars- and the story flows and is done brilliantly - all the actors were well done. I have seen all the versions ever produced and love this one far above the others.

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